Grief is natural; the absence of all feeling is undesirable, but moderation in grief should be observed, as in the face of all good or evil.

I don't need a friend who changes when I change and who nods when I nod; my shadow does that much better.

The mind is not a vessel to be filled but a fire to be kindled.

An imbalance between rich and poor is the oldest and most fatal ailment of all republics.

When Demosthenes was asked what was the first part of Oratory, he answered, "Action," and which was the second, he replied, "action," and which was the third, he still answered "Action.

Know how to listen, and you will profit even from those who talk badly.

The real destroyer of the liberties of the people is he who spreads among them bounties, donations and benefits.

Barba non facit philosophum

To make no mistakes is not in the power of man; but from their errors and mistakes the wise and good learn wisdom for the future.

Time is the wisest of all counselors.

No beast is more savage than man when possessed with power answerable to his rage.

Hope for peace!Dream for peace!Act for peace!Live in peace!Life is for peace!

We're STARDUST! Thanks to those initial stars who sacrificed their precious lives for us!

I'm a bit of an insomniac. I go to bed at 5am because I get caught up in watching TV or listening to music at night.

Inspiration starts somewhere.

There is more grace per square foot in San Francisco than any place on earth.

It's a burden to us even to be human beings-men with our own real body and blood; we are ashamed of it, we think it a disgrace and try to contrive to be some sort of impossible generalized man.

Stay beautiful, keep it ugly

The chameleon, who is said to feed upon nothing but air, has of all animals the nimblest tongue.

You can't look at people being crucified. Even if you know it is just pretend.

I hope to contribute to a global warming of hearts and a climate change in human consciousness.